Match Performance Review: Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest

**David Raya (6/10):**
Raya nearly committed a significant error in the first half but ultimately avoided serious consequences. Aside from this incident, he had little to do throughout the match.

**Ben White (6/10):**
White faced a challenging matchup against the dynamic Hudson-Odoi but delivered a competent performance overall.

**William Saliba (7/10):**
The French defender was seldom tested by Nottingham Forest’s predictable attack and effectively handled the threat posed by Igor Jesus.

**Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):**
Alongside Saliba, Gabriel maintained a solid defensive presence, contributing to another clean sheet for the Arsenal centre-backs.

**Jurrien Timber (5/10):**
Timber struggled to adapt to the left side, with several passes and touches falling below his usual high standards.

**Declan Rice (7/10):**
The English international exhibited his expected quality, delivering accurate passes and putting in a commendable performance for Arteta’s squad.

**Martin Zubimendi (6/10):**
Zubimendi was less impactful compared to his recent outings, as he faced tough competition from Forest’s Anderson in midfield.

**Martin Odegaard (5/10):**
Despite his recent good form, Odegaard had an off day, struggling to maintain his influence on the game.

**Noni Madueke (6/10):**
Madueke made some promising runs down the right and delivered a few threatening crosses before being substituted early in the second half. However, he occasionally held onto the ball for too long.

**Viktor Gyokeres (4/10):**
Gyokeres missed a crucial opportunity to break away from the Forest defense, failing to control the ball adequately, resulting in a disappointing performance.

**Gabriel Martinelli (4/10):**
Martinelli squandered a key chance in the first half, when scoring seemed easier. He was also outmuscled on several occasions by Aina.

**Leandro Trossard (5/10):**
Typically effective as a substitute, Trossard had a quieter game and did not make a significant impact.

**Mikel Merino (6/10):**
Merino brought added energy to the midfield, contributing positively to the team’s dynamics.

**Bukayo Saka (7/10):**
Despite a goal drought spanning ten matches, Saka appeared the most likely to score, demonstrating a vigorous performance.

**Gabriel Jesus (6/10):**
Jesus put in a solid work rate but failed to make a notable impact on the game.

**Eberechi Eze (5/10):**
After coming on as a substitute, Eze struggled to get involved in the match.

**Mikel Arteta (6/10):**
While Arsenal’s offensive efforts mainly consisted of crosses into the box, they did not create many clear chances. Forest presented a robust challenge, and Arteta’s substitutions did make the Gunners appear more threatening, yet they need to improve their play in open situations.